Panama · national park
Coiba
Coiba is a national park in Panama, established in 1992, covering 503 km² (194 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Panama's 12 national parks. Island and national park in Panama.
- Area
- 503 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- DAV · 124 km
Nearest airports to Coiba
- 1 DAV124 kmstraight line
- 2 CTD162 kmstraight line
- 3 GLF201 kmstraight line
Golfito, Costa RicaMore about Coiba
Coiba is one of 12 national parks in Panama — island and national park in Panama. It covers 503 km² (50,300 ha) — about 64% of the size of New York City, making it the #3 largest national park in Panama (5.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in Panama date back to 1966. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Coiba
The closest airport is Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV), about 124 km away — around 2 h 41 min by car; alternatively Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD, 162 km). Other national parks within reach include Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park, Cerro Hoya National Park (333 km²), Sarigua National Park and Volcán Barú National Park (143 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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